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Lamb vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and bratwurst

  • Lamb has more selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and phosphorus; however, bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for bratwurst is 34% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times less vitamin B3 than lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while bratwurst has 3.11mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +242.7%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.58g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Bratwurst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Bratwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 72mg 848mg 34%
Protein 24.52g 12.2g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.38mg 23%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.11mg 22%
Selenium 26.4µg 14.1µg 22%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.47mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Saturated fat 8.83g 6.08g 13%
Iron 1.88mg 1mg 11%
Phosphorus 188mg 130mg 8%
Fats 20.94g 26.34g 8%
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.67µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Folate 18µg 4µg 4%
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 8g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Potassium 310mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.69mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Calories 294kcal 297kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.58g 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.